Both Ann Arbor and Detroit have special events trying to lure back expatriates. Wish East Lansing did something similar but afraid we lack the startup jobs to make it worthwhile.
What Lansing does do is have social events trying to convince junior and seniors at MSU to stay locally and they've had some success with it.
I've personally tried to get several MSU alums Valley startups to outsource customer service jobs to East Lansing. The salaries they pay for those positions make it a struggle to live in SF but would be a fair wage in Michigan. I haven't had any success yet but I won't stop trying ;<).
What Lansing does do is have social events trying to convince junior and seniors at MSU to stay locally and they've had some success with it.
I've personally tried to get several MSU alums Valley startups to outsource customer service jobs to East Lansing. The salaries they pay for those positions make it a struggle to live in SF but would be a fair wage in Michigan. I haven't had any success yet but I won't stop trying ;<).